Rancho Oxnard Fence’s typical ranges around Oxnard are about $30 to $70 per linear foot installed for 6 ft redwood or cedar privacy, $35 to $75 for 6 ft vinyl, $18 to $38 for 4 to 6 ft chain link and $35 to $100 for ornamental aluminum or steel. Gates, removal and permits are extra. Your price is set by the written estimate after we see the line.
Wondering what your fence will cost before anyone comes out? This guide from Rancho Oxnard Fence walks through our ranges, what each part of the price pays for, and the local conditions that push your job up or down. For a quick number on your own line, try the fence cost estimator.
Our typical installed ranges
| Fence | Our typical range per linear foot, installed | What puts you at the top |
|---|---|---|
| Wood privacy, 6 ft, redwood or cedar | $30 to $70 | Redwood, board-on-board, slopes, tear-out |
| Vinyl privacy, 6 ft | $35 to $75 | Heavy tongue-and-groove, premium colors, decorative tops |
| Chain link, 4 to 6 ft, galvanized | $18 to $38 | 6 ft, vinyl-coated fabric |
| Ornamental aluminum or tubular steel | $35 to $100 | Height, close picket spacing, heavier posts, finish |
| Removing an old fence | $3 to $8 extra | Posts in large concrete footings, block or iron |
The local conditions below explain where your job lands inside those ranges. For the two most common materials side by side, read vinyl vs wood.
What you’re paying for
| Part of the price | What sets it | Around Oxnard |
|---|---|---|
| Labor | Hours for layout, digging, setting and hanging gates | Fence erectors in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura metro earn a mean $27.70 an hour, against $24.29 nationally (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025) |
| Posts and footings | Post size, spacing and footing volume | Sand and a water table as shallow as about 2.5 ft in central Oxnard (USDA soil data) call for larger footings |
| Fence material | Material, height and style | See the ranges above |
| Hardware | Fasteners, hinges, latches | USDA rates much of central Oxnard as highly corrosive to steel; stainless or hot-dip galvanized costs more and lasts longer |
| Building permit | Fence type and height | None inside the City of Oxnard for wood, vinyl, chain link or iron fences up to 6 ft; block walls from 3 ft 6 in need one, at the city’s fee schedule |
| Utility marks | Required before digging | California law requires DigAlert notice at least two working days before the first hole |
| Removal and haul-away | Old fence type and footings | About $3 to $8 per linear foot extra |
| Gates | Width, weight and hardware | Priced per gate |
A wage isn’t a billing rate. What a fence company bills also carries insurance, licensing, vehicles, tools, disposal and overhead. The wage gap still explains part of why local prices sit above national averages: the Oxnard metro mean is about 14% higher than the national mean for the same work.
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What pushes your Oxnard job up?
Digging in wet sand
Central and south Oxnard sit largely on Hueneme loamy fine sand and sandy loam, somewhat poorly drained. About 85% of the year’s rain falls from November to March, and holes that reach wet sand can take on water. Larger footings and handling water before we pour add time and concrete. Better-drained ground in El Rio and Camarillo usually costs less to dig. The sandy soil guide explains why.
Salt air
Near the harbor and the beach, coated or stainless hardware and powder-coated metal cost more up front and save you a repair later. See coastal fence materials.
Wind on solid fences
Santa Ana gusts reach the coastal plain. On an exposed lot we give a solid 6 ft fence heavier posts or closer spacing, which adds material and labor. Spaced boards or see-through styles reduce that load.
Gates, slopes and access
Each gate needs a heavier post and its own hardware. Slopes add stepped or racked panels. A long carry from the street to your back yard adds hours.
Tearing out the old fence
Old posts set in large concrete footings take longer to break out and haul away than posts set in soil.
Example budgets
These examples are built only from our ranges above, to help you budget. Your written estimate sets the actual price.
| Example | Range math | Illustrative total |
|---|---|---|
| 120 ft of 6 ft redwood or cedar privacy, plus tear-out of an old wood fence | 120 ft x $30 to $70, plus 120 ft x $3 to $8 | About $3,960 to $9,360, before gates |
| 80 ft of 6 ft vinyl privacy | 80 ft x $35 to $75 | About $2,800 to $6,000, before gates |
| 150 ft of 4 ft galvanized chain link for a dog run and side yard | 150 ft x $18 to $38 | About $2,700 to $5,700, before gates |
Permits, rebates and other costs
Inside the City of Oxnard, a wood, vinyl, chain link or wrought iron fence up to 6 ft needs no building permit, so most home fences carry no permit fee. Block walls from 3 ft 6 in need a permit at the city’s fee schedule. In unincorporated El Rio and Nyeland Acres, Ventura County requires a planning permit for fences over 7 ft or any fence that uses electricity. Lots in the coastal zone can need coastal review. The Oxnard fence rules guide covers each case.
Fences generally don’t qualify for energy or utility rebates. On a boundary fence, California Civil Code 841 presumes both neighbors share reasonable costs, with 30 days’ written notice first, so you can often split the cost of a shared fence. See who pays for a shared fence.
Getting a number for your fence
Our estimates name the material, height, length, number and width of gates, post size and footing approach, and whether removal is included. With those lines, you can compare any two quotes fairly. For a timeline once the price is settled, read how long installation takes, or go straight to fence installation in Oxnard.
